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Tuilelaith

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  1. I've been thinking about this for a while and decided I need some outside input. This is related to last post, somewhat, and I had excellent help from everyone there, so I thought maybe I could ask for some more help! I am taking a course that is not in my program, but my supervisors say that this particular course would help me out much better, and is far more related to my research, than the course that is offered through my program. I am in kinesiology (biomechanics) and this course is an engineering course (instrumentation). I never did any type of engineering, ever, and I am struggling so much. The kine version of this course will be easier, but unfortunately not as applicable to my research. I know that if I had the time to sit and drill this stuff into my head, I could. But we move so FAST. It is based on programming, and obviously that just snowballs, so I barely have a grip on the first step and we are moving onto the fifth step. I am so behind, and had to get extensions on all of the assignments so far. My professor knows and understands that I am not going to grasp this stuff as easy as everyone else in the class (engineers) and he is good to help me out. But at this rate I am going to get so behind.. is it worth it? Because of this course I am just miserable in other aspects of my degree as well. I keep thinking if I made a mistake choosing this degree. But the more I think about it, I know that it is just this course that I hate. I DO have the option of taking the other course offered in kine, which is next semester. And I have until Friday to drop this course if I'm going to. With the other one, I will have to do a lot of self-learning since it doesn't offer everything I need, so in the end, I will just be struggling with the same thing.. but with more time to struggle. Should I suck it up, and risk failing this course? Or just take the safe route and do the other one where I can get a passing grade, but not all the knowledge I will need for my research? What would you do in this situation?
  2. I just started my Master's, I'm in my third week. I am in difficult classes that I don't have the proper background for, and I'm being told by my supervisor(s) to just work hard and it will pay off. I know that if I work hard enough to understand the material and do the assignments etc. I CAN do it. My problem is that I am just EXHAUSTED and there are never enough hours in the day to work that hard. My energy levels had dropped significantly since I am up at 6am and asleep by 2:00 am most night just to get the amount of work done that I need to do. Even so.. I am somehow still behind. I am taking 3 courses (technically 4 if a directed readings is included) and I TA for one class that has labs all day on every Monday. I'm having a hard time keeping up with all my work. I've been dead on my feet for about a week now, since it has all caught up with me and I can barely think straight. How do you all keep your energy to finish tough coursework with a very busy schedule? I need tips!!
  3. I am also thinking of adopting a dog. However, I plan on waiting for a bit. And if I were you, I would probably wait until you are at least into your degree a bit so you know for sure that you can handle the responsibilities of a dog and your studies. Maybe even wait until your partner arrives to live with you, then you know that on those days you just can't take the dog out for x walks a day, someone is there to take care of him/her. Also, I would really look into the breed of dog you would be getting if you are living in a bachelor apartment... Medium to large dogs are often not suited to live in small apartments and would then need even more time outside, thus cutting into your time that was not originally planned for walks. If you really want a dog, I would seriously consider ways to make it work. I believe they are great stress relievers and company for students. Maybe look into adopting a small-medium sized dog, and consider breeds that are more "lazy". I remember reading about one breed, can't remember it now, but it was medium sized and would prefer to lay on the couch than get out for a walk. How great for the life of a student! As others have suggested, do a bit of research before plunging in. I have been researching quite a bit, and have decided to wait until I am no longer in an apartment (possibly buying a house soon) so that I have a yard and know I have options for when I just can't take the time to get out for walks. Also, I have a horse I board outside the city, and as it stands now she is not getting the attention she deserves. I can't possibly add another animal to mix right now, before I have plans to care for them all! Good luck with your decision, and let us all know how it works out.
  4. Hi everyone. I'm new here, and thought I'd contribute to some chit chat I recently moved into my new apartment and will be starting my Master's in the fall, and realized how many textbooks I have accumulated throughout my undergrad. I have this odd attachment with books, and only sell them if I hated the course when it's done. So with novels and textbooks, I am in book overload. The majority of textbooks I have are relevant to my area of interest, obviously, and I do refer to them occasionally. A few I am willing to toss or give away, because I just don't do psych anymore How many of you have this "fetish" with textbooks? Or books in general. If you do, how on earth do you store them all in an apartment? My cheap little bookshelf just can't handle all the weight, and my closets are full!
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